Photo Size Compressor vs AnamorphicDesqueezer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo Size Compressor
Easily reduce the file size of your photos to save storage space and mobile data. Compress single or multiple images to a specific target size while maintaining good quality. Ideal for sharing, emailing, or uploading photos with size restrictions.
- Compress single or multiple photos
- Define exact target file size
- Maintain good image quality
- Save storage space and mobile data
- Supports PNG and JPG formats
- Original files not altered
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Compress photos and reduce their size as per your choice. For example : If your photo has size of 25 MB and you want to reduce its size to 2 mb.You could do this using the application.The application will reduce the photos to the size that suits your requirements. Using the application you could also compress multiple photos at once. The compressed photos will have good quality and these will also save the Mobile data of your data plan when you share them using WhatsApp or any other social media platforms. When the compressed photos are saved to the Gallery you could remove the older photos.This will help in saving the storage space on the phone as well.Compressed photos also get processed quickly and uploaded or shared in lesser time due to their small size.This will save your time and allow you to be more productive. It supports both PNG and JPG images.Various compression algorithms are used by the application to achieve optimal compression. Photo compression could be very useful in below ways : a) Compressed photos use lesser data on Phone.This saves the Mobile data of your data plan when you send these photos or share them over social media or messaging platforms like WhatsApp. b) Many time multiple photos could not be sent over email because they exceed the maximum size allowed for an email.In such circumstances, this app can reduce their size while maintaining the quality. This will allow to send more images in an email. c) Many websites have size restrictions on the Photo Sizes that are uploaded. For example : while uploading the profile pictures, the websites limit the size of photos that could be uploaded.The application could be useful in such scenarios to reduce the size of the image. d) Storing more images on a USB storage or phone. e) Saving disk space and cloud storage space. Features of the app : -- Add multiple photos selectively and compress all photos. -- Original files are not altered.Compressed images are stored in Gallery as separate photos. -- The application supports defining an exact size to be achieved using compression.Using this feature, one could specify that what is the exact size he is expecting from the photos after compression. -- Easy to use user interface.
AnamorphicDesqueezer
This app provides professional anamorphic desqueeze tools for filmmakers. It offers precise manual control, real-time monitoring, and advanced capture features for cinematic footage. Export in true CinemaScope with ProRes and 10-bit options.
- Manual desqueeze control
- Real-time desqueeze preview
- Professional monitoring tools (zebras, waveform, false color)
- Cinematic capture controls
- True CinemaScope export (ProRes, 10-bit)
- Batch desqueeze photos and videos
- Record directly to SSD
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Anamorphic Desqueeze is a professional anamorphic desqueeze tool built for filmmakers working with anamorphic lenses. Designed for anamorphic cinematography, it gives you precise manual desqueeze control, real-time monitoring, professional exposure tools, cinematic capture controls, and true CinemaScope export with ProRes and 10-bit. If you shoot anamorphic, this app is built for you. Professional Anamorphic Desqueeze • Preview every ratio free — 1.15×–2.0× and Custom • Free record and export at 1.8× with a bold proof watermark • Pro unlocks every ratio, Custom, and clean delivery (no watermark) • Custom ratio slider (Pro) • Preview matches what you will export • No automatic detection — full manual control Live Anamorphic Desqueeze Monitor • Real-time desqueeze preview • Toggle squeezed / desqueezed view • 2.39:1 CinemaScope framing guides • True anamorphic aspect monitoring Professional Monitoring Tools • Zebras • Waveform with IRE scale • False color • Focus peaking • Luma and RGB histogram • ISO, shutter speed, and white balance display Cinematic Capture Controls • Cinematic f-stop on supported iPhones running iOS 26 or later — free at f/2; other stops require Pro • Create cinematic background blur and stronger subject separation • Set depth of field before recording • Zoom and framing are preserved in the movie • Free ISO is Auto and High; other ISO values require Pro • Standard look free to record; other color looks require Pro • What you frame, expose, and grade is what you export Cinematic f-stop requires iOS 26 or later and a device that supports Apple Cinematic Video capture. Cinematic Color Looks Standard, Black & White, Warm, Cool, Teal & Orange, Golden Hour, Day Exterior, Night Interior, High Key, Low Key, Soft Film, Bleach Bypass, Moonlight, Rich Contrast, Vibrant, Flat, Print, Apple Log, and Apple Log 2. Standard is free; full set requires Pro. Export True CinemaScope • Correct 2.39:1 CinemaScope ratio • No stretched footage • Save to Photos • Export to Files — H.264 free; ProRes and 10-bit require Pro • FCPXML timeline for Final Cut Pro (Pro) • Per-clip framing, LUT, and trim • After a take at an allowed ratio, the desqueezed clip is saved to Photos automatically Anamorphic Photo and Batch • Desqueeze anamorphic photos • RAW / DNG support • Batch desqueeze multiple clips • Export per clip or merge to one timeline (merge is Pro) • Free offline export is 1.8× with proof watermark; Pro is clean for every ratio Record to SSD On iOS 17 or later, connect a USB-C drive and record directly to it. Keep iPhone storage available and leave the drive connected when exporting that take. Audio Meter and Microphone Monitor audio levels and select the built-in, USB-C, or wired microphone before recording. Preview every ratio free. Free record and export are 1.8× with a bold proof watermark. Pro unlocks every ratio and clean export — Photos, Files, batch, merge, ProRes / 10-bit, and FCPXML. How to Use 1. Choose Live Monitor or Post for photos and videos. 2. Select your anamorphic desqueeze ratio and framing (all ratios free to preview). 3. Set f-stop on supported iOS 26 devices (free f/2), zoom, ISO / exposure, and color look. 4. Monitor with waveform, zebras, false color, focus peaking, histogram, and 2.39:1 guides. 5. Record at 1.8× free (proof watermark) or unlock Pro for any ratio, clean. 6. Export to Photos, Files, or FCPXML. For batch workflows, import clips, set ratio and codec, then export individually or merge into one timeline with correct CinemaScope geometry. Built for a Faster Filmmaking Workflow Frame anamorphic shots correctly while shooting, monitor exposure and focus, set cinematic depth, zoom, ISO, and color, then carry those creative decisions through to export. Who It’s For Cinematographers and DOPs, independent filmmakers, short film and commercial teams, 2.39:1 content creators, film schools, studios, and rental houses working with anamorphic lenses.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Size Compressor at 50% against AnamorphicDesqueezer's 0%. Photo Size Compressor also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). AnamorphicDesqueezer's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
AnamorphicDesqueezer is free to download; Photo Size Compressor costs $3.99 up front. AnamorphicDesqueezer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo Size Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Photo Size Compressor ships an update every 2 months, AnamorphicDesqueezer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo Size Compressor | AnamorphicDesqueezer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruchira Ramesh | Sanjay Korde |
Customer experience
Photo Size Compressor
AnamorphicDesqueezer
In-app purchases
Photo Size Compressor
No in-app purchases
AnamorphicDesqueezer
- Anamorphic Desqueezer$39.99
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